News about Mark Kermode

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: As patron of the Butler Trust, she regularly visits prisons in Cardiff and, in the last two years, Wormwood Scrubs, Pentonville, Featherstone, and Holme House have been visiting prisons, as well as young offender institutions. Though she hasn't planned a trip to Wandsorth, Buckingham Palace is going to review security plans for future visits, whispers my mole, but anyone trying to arrest Anne hostage is likely to get a worse deal.

On Tuesday, Brian Cox appeared to be a good sport as he commemorated his 50th years on film at BFI Southbank in London. After recovering from coronavirus recovery, the actor, 77, took to the stage to address his long career in an interview with Mark Kermode. After testing positive for the respiratory disease, Brian was forced to pull out of the March and Rally for an Independent Scotland in Edinburgh, where he was scheduled to speak.

On Thursday, the cast of Gregory's Girl reunited in Glasgow to celebrate 40 years since the film was released. Bill Forsyth wrote and directed Gregory's Girl, a 1980 Scottish coming-of-age romantic comedy film. On August 17, the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) presented a 4k version of the 1980 cult classic, which was followed by a Q&A session with some of the cast members.

In her next filming venture, Sheridan Smith has confirmed that she will play David Walliams' wife. 'Reuniting with @dwalliams on Instagram,' the actress, 41, wrote over the top.' It's going to be a fun one.' 'So looking forward to this career, but there will be way too many giggles,' she said. This time, I'm playing @dwalliams wife.'

The actress, 41, and the Take That singer, 51, are close friends and on record as Christmas comes together after dueling on Endless Love during lockdown. And Sheridan expressed her love for Gary when she arrived on the West End to see his solo performance, which includes excerpts from Gary's life with music written by the actor and a Tim Firth script.

Simon Mayo (pictured) appeared on local radio in his twenties and was quickly-tracked to Radio 1. For his contributions to broadcasting, the DJ and author received an MBE last year. He revealed he has a good relationship with the BBC but is happy not being there